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MartinLogan's elegant Motion 8 was designed for maximum performance and flexibility. This versatile speaker comes with brackets for easy wall-mounting. And because you can orient it horizontally or vertically, it makes a great center channel companion to other wall-mountable members of the Motion series, such as the Motion 2 or Motion 4. You can also use a trio of these speakers across your front left, center, and right channels for a seamless front soundstage.

Dynamic home theater performance from MartinLogan

MartinLogan's elegant Motion 8 was designed for maximum performance and flexibility. This versatile speaker comes with brackets for easy wall-mounting. And because you can orient it horizontally or vertically, it makes a great center channel companion to other wall-mountable members of the Motion series, such as the Motion 2 or Motion 4. You can also use a trio of these speakers across your front left, center, and right channels for a seamless front soundstage.

Folded Motion™ tweeter for detailed sound

The distinctive sound of the Motion series starts with MartinLogan's Folded Motion tweeter. Rather than a dome or cone driver, this tweeter uses a pleated diaphragm that works like an accordion by "squeezing" air to create sound. It requires about 90% less excursion than a typical 1" dome tweeter, resulting in quicker response time and much lower distortion. The tweeter's controlled sound dispersion creates a focused soundstage with a real sense of presence. Music and movie soundtracks sound amazingly detailed, but smooth and effortless, without a trace of harshness.

A stylish, curved cabinet

The Motion 8, shown here as a wall-mounted center channel speaker

The tweeter is flanked by two 4" doped paper cone woofers that supply accurate mids and bass. All three drivers are mounted in an eye-catching curved cabinet that's finished in classic high-gloss piano black. The Motion 8's subtle, modern lines complement just about any décor.

Folded Motion Tweeter: MartinLogan's Folded Motion
tweeter helps give the Motion 8 LCR loudspeaker its natural, realistic high
frequency sound. Lightning fast transient response, combined with a large
surface area (8x that of a typical 1" dome tweeter) creates clear, dynamic,
and precise sound. The 1" x 1.4" Folded Motion tweeter works by moving air
(which creates sound) perpendicular to the folded ridges of the diaphragm,
similar to how an accordion works. This extremely low mass diaphragm
"squeezes" air and requires almost 90% less excursion than the typical 1"
dome tweeter, which drastically minimizes distortion while providing a
lightning fast response time. The increased surface area also provides a
wide, yet controlled sound dispersion (80°x80°)
to create a realistic and carefully etched sound stage.

Curved High-Gloss Black Sealed Cabinet: Complementing the
Motion 8 loudspeaker's sonic accuracy is its elegant, yet understated styling. A
high-gloss piano black finish, along with MartinLogan's signature perforated
grille, give the Motion 8 speaker an elegant and timeless look that will blend
into almost any decor. The speaker cabinet also features rounded edges and
gently tapered top/sides. The cabinet is an acoustic suspension design (sealed)
for tighter, accurate midbass.

Spring-Post Connectors: The MartinLogan Motion 8 speaker
features two spring-post connectors to attach your speaker wire. The
spring-posts will accept bare wire (16- to 10-gauge), pin-connectors, and banana
plugs (single only). The rubber caps on the spring-post connectors must be
removed to use banana plugs.

Applications: The MartinLogan Motion 8 LCR loudspeaker can be used as
a center-channel speaker or paired with another Motion 8 speaker for a stereo or
home theater front/rear application.

Mounting Options: The MartinLogan Motion 8 speaker can simply be
placed horizontally on a flat-surface; such as a table-top, stand, shelf, or
cabinet. Four rubber self-adhesive feet are included to prevent slippage
and reduce vibration. Because of its curved cabinet, this speaker cannot be
placed vertically on a flat-surface. The included wall-mount brackets and
hardware let you mount this LCR speaker on the wall, horizontally or vertically.

Note: The MartinLogan logo
badge on the Motion 8's grille can be re-position based on how you have the
speaker mounted.

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I love the MartinLogan Motion series. The Motion 8 was perfect for the room/ setup it will be in.
[ Randy Dec 18, 2017 ]

Was actually looking at the Motion 30 and the advisor evaluated my system and use and said the 8 would work well for me. I went with his recommendation and if I am not pleased, I will use the 60 day return policy
[ Jim Nov 27, 2017 ]

Match for other speakers
[ ARTHUR Nov 11, 2017 ]

have other Martin Logan products, this is next step to having all Martin Logan products.
[ Peter Mar 17, 2017 ]

Adding to a system with other MartinLogan speakers. Very pleased with MartinLogan.
[ Edward Apr 16, 2016 ]

2 questions already asked

I believe that would depend on the sound level adjustments you have in your receiver. The MartinLogan is quite powerful as I needed to turn it down to balance my 7.1 system. Overall, I would say no problem
[ Michael Mar 12, 2018 ]

Thought I'd add to this...as many of these answers are just flat out wrong! Martin Logan's literature says this regarding design... "Application: Stereo speaker or home theater center/front/surround ideal for large, medium, and small rooms." I use a pair of these with an in-wall subwoofer and they sound and look great! Use a receiver with the ability to simulate/phantom center channel and you'll probably be happy. They roll off -3dB below 70Hz...thus the reason for having a sub. Regarding mounting, they come with hardware and instructions for both horizontal and vertical mounting and the logo is removable and repositionable depending upon your choice. Both of mine came with the logos on the bottom short edge set up for vertical mounting.
[ tdr21 Nov 24, 2015 ]

Roby,
Depending on the size of your room, the MartinLogan Motion 8's would work fine as front-main speakers, as long as you combine this set-up with a subwoofer. These Motion 8's have incredible high and mid-end clarity at all volumes because of the combination of the folded motion tweeter and 2 woofers but I think you'd be lacking in fuller bass without a sub. I run my Motion 8 center-channel speaker with 2 MartinLogan ESL's for front-main speakers, 4 x MartinLogan Motion 4's as Surround and Surround-Back speakers, and the MartinLogan Dynamo 700W as my subwoofer, (with a JBL as a second subwoofer.)
[ Douglas Dec 03, 2014 ]

I doubt it would sound very good as main front speakers but it would work.
[ Michael Dec 03, 2014 ]

I don't see why not.
If you are planning to have them vertical, they would have to be mounted because the sides are angled.
[ David Dec 03, 2014 ]

Don't know. It is designed as a center. Doesn't have any bass making ability to speak of.
[ CHARLES Dec 03, 2014 ]

i'm guessing it would work, but it's not a good choice. The Motion 8 is a great speaker and I love it as a center speaker. But, as a front it'll be lacking in the low area(bass) and I wonder if it's too directional and would throw a small sound stage. I have Martin Logan Theos as my front mains.
[ CALVIN L. Dec 03, 2014 ]

I can assume that you would need two to create the stereo effect. This is not a dual channel speaker that I am aware of.
[ Gordon F. Dec 03, 2014 ]